Question Paper of Theory of History And Methods of Research - MAY 2008 of Alagappa University

DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Phil. (History) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2008.
THEORY OF HISTORY AND METHODS OF RESEARCH
(Upto 2006 batch)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (5 * 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE of the following.

1. ‘History is philosophy drama from examples’ – Explain.

2. Trace the nature of history.

3. Describe the relations between history and politics.

4. State the significance of Bibliography.

5. Mention the values of history.

6. What are the uses of index?

7. Write a note on literary sources.

8. Why is appendix essential in a thesis?

PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR of the following.

9. Explain the meaning and definitions of history.

10. ‘Geography and Chronology are the TWO eyes of History’ – Discuss.

11. ‘History is both science and art’ – Comment.

12. Critically comment on Spangle’s cyclic theory of history.

13. What is objectivity in historical writing?

14. Write the significance of Foot notes and explain how they are misused?

15. Sketch the different stages on the preparation of a thesis.